McNary Heights Elementary was one of three schools in the nation to win an Educator for a Day grant from Walden University to host an event celebrating the National Education Association’s American Education Week.

As part of American Education Week, Greenview Child Development Center received a $5,000 Educator for a Day grant from the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University, one of the nation’s largest providers of graduate degrees for teachers.

On the MoveArgus Leader (Sioux Falls, S.D.), November 15, 2010

Dr. Mary Jones, faculty in the School of Counseling and Social Service at Walden University, was selected to make presentations at the annual fall conference of the European Branch of the American Counseling Association in Heidelberg, Germany.

According to Dr. Savitri Dixon-Saxon, associate dean of the School of Counseling and Social Service at Walden University, “When you force yourself to take back control by drastically changing your job search strategies, going back to school, or even considering a whole new career, you’re more likely to feel invigorated, and you’ll be more attractive to prospective employers.”

Supermom Goes to SchoolAOL Jobs, November 12, 2010

Rebecca Barton is a nurse, mom, and teacher pursuing a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) at Walden University. “The best way for mothers to handle all of the demands [of pursuing an advanced degree] is to prioritize,” Dr. Savitri Dixon-Saxon, associate dean of the School of Counseling and Social Service at Walden, told AOL Jobs. “You have to modify your expectations of yourself and others’ expectations of you.”

Michelle “Micky” Hess, who earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Walden University, oversaw the creation of the hospital’s Heart and Vascular Institute, led Adventist GlenOaks Hospital to become one of the few accredited chest pain centers in the Chicago area, and built a comprehensive line of cardiac services and an outpatient cancer care clinic.

Maryann Carolan, who earned an M.S. in Education (M.S.Ed.) from Walden University, was selected as a 2010 Nonpublic Teacher of the Year Finalist by the New Jersey Council for Private Education (NJ CAPE) and the New Jersey Department of Education Advisory Committee for Non-public Schools.

October

How Five Adults Enhanced Their Careers—and Their Lives—Through Distance LearningDelta Sky Magazine (pages 163-164), October 2010

LaQuanta Person, who earned a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) from Walden University, talks about how her degree led to her “dream job” as a federal public health analyst. “Walden’s distance learning program gave me the flexibility to pursue my degree and continue to work,” she says. “There’s no way I could have done this otherwise.”

10 Largest Online SchoolsUS News & World Report, October 2010

Walden University is featured as one of the 10 largest online schools.

Despite being younger and fresh out of teacher-training programs, less experienced teachers are no more likely to use technology in the classroom than their more experienced colleagues, according to a study conducted in partnership with Walden University.

The National Education Association (NEA), the nation’s largest organization of educators, recently partnered with three universities, including Walden, to provide master’s degrees in education to NEA members.

Jonathan Kaplan, president of Walden University, and Dr. Terry O’Banion, director of Walden’s Community College Leadership doctoral program, co-authored a commentary piece about the need for every segment of the higher education community to contribute to produce more successful college graduates. “These diverse options are unlike those offered by any other nation and include small liberal arts colleges, community colleges, large public universities, online universities, for-profit schools and research institutions. Each sector serves a slightly different niche of students and provides quality programs leading to degrees ranging from an associate to a doctorate. And each will contribute significantly to achieving President Obama’s goal,” they write.

Mason Kuhn, who earned an M.S. in Education from Walden University, will be honored as a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching—the highest recognition a K–12 mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States.

Walden University students, alumni, faculty and staff from the Phoenix area joined thousands of Walden volunteers around the world to help improve their community by giving back during the fifth annual Global Day of Service. They volunteered at Children’s First Academy, working on various interior painting and school beautification projects.

Dr. Mark Gordon, associate dean of Walden University’s School of Public Policy and Administration, discusses current opportunities for M.P.A. degree holders.

Walden Faculty Expert Talks Working Moms With Radio Hosts Across the Country
September 26, 2010

Walden University associate dean and faculty expert Savitri Dixon-Saxon, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, recently took to the nation's airwaves with tips and tricks for how working parents can balance their professional and home responsibilities as well as how earning an advanced degree online can benefit those with already busy lives. Dr. Dixon-Saxon gave interviews to radio talk-show hosts from national and local programs, including broadcasts by Radio America and local shows in Atlanta; Bakersfield, Calif.; Baltimore; Green Bay, Wis.; Kansas City, Mo.; San Antonio; and South Bend, Ind.

Jeff Cutchin, who is currently working toward a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Community College Leadership from Walden University, was named the new assistant dean of Student Services at Frontier Community College.

Leaders of the Diocese of St. Petersburg have high hopes for Alberto Vazquez-Matos, the new superintendent of Tampa Bay's Catholic schools. Vazquez-Matos is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education at Walden University.

Dr. Leslie van Gelder, a faculty member in Walden's Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, cites growing evidence of children having a hand (literally) in the creation of cave paintings in Lascaux, France.

August

Timothy Emhoff, who earned his M.S. in Education from Walden University, was recently named one of three 2010 Maryland Science Finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

Michael Strohschein was selected as the 2010 state recipient of the Young Teacher of the Year award from the Kansas Association for Career and Technical Education. Strohschein is currently pursuing his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Walden University.

Norcross Church to Offer Free Help for GEDsGwinett Daily Post (Lawrenceville, Ga.), August 25, 2010

Kim Parks, an educator and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) student at Walden University, volunteers at a church program that offers free language arts, math and computer proficiency classes twice a week.

7 Reasons To Go Back To School NowSan Francisco Chronicle, August 4, 2010

William C. Schulz, Ph.D., associate dean at Walden University School of Management, comments on the value of pursing higher education in a weak economy. “Though the economic situation may seem dire for job-seekers, those with stronger educational credentials and relevant experience are having more relative success in the job market than those without such qualifications,” he said.

July

As the result of a partnership between Walden University and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), the university has designed six new certificate programs specifically to meet the educational needs of NOBLE members.

For Peck Community Schools Superintendent David Bush, being active in the community is very important. Bush, who is currently pursuing his Doctor of Education at Walden University, explains how academic remediation systems are vital to ensuring student mastery of subjects.

June

A study recently conducted by Walden University and research firm Grunwald Associates refuted five “myths” about teachers and technology, challenging the assumption that growing up technology literate translates to being comfortable using technology as a teaching tool.

Teachers who use technology frequently in their classrooms perceive greater benefits to student learning—particularly learning 21st century skills—than teachers who are less frequent users, according to a study from Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership.

Timothy Kelly, a middle school math teacher, was named by President Barack Obama as a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the nation's highest honor for math and science teachers. Kelly is one of two Department of Defense Education Activity teachers to win the award. He earned his M.S. in Education from Walden University.

Susan Birdsey has been named the new superintendent of schools for the Garfield Re-2 School District. Birdsey is currently pursuing her Ed.D. with a specialization in Administrative Leadership for Teaching and Learning at Walden University.

Shane Harwood, who is currently working on his doctorate at Walden University with a specialization in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning, will be the new principal at Nolan Elementary School.

U.S. News & World Report recently released its listing of largest online graduate programs by enrollment. Walden University was identified as having the No. 1 education program, No. 1 public health program, No. 2 nursing program and No. 3 management program.

April

Dr. Margaret Merkel, who wrote her dissertation on the effects of post traumatic stress disorder while attending Walden University, delivered the keynote address at a tree-planting ceremony to commemorate veterans.

After graduating from Georgetown University in 2005, Joseph Almeida entered the Teach For America program. He has since earned his master's degree and is about to begin a doctoral program at Walden University.

March

Earl Godfrey, dean of enrollment services at San Jacinto College’s south campus, founded an initiative intended to help San Jacinto college students stay in school. Godfrey, a doctoral candidate at Walden University, launched the Men of Honor initiative in fall 2009.

Paula Bosh, a victim specialist with the FBI, was selected to receive the center’s 2010 Outstanding Service Award for victim advocacy. Bosh is working toward an M.S. in Psychology from Walden University.

At a New Orleans middle school, students listened intently to the story of Rachel Scott, the first person killed in the 1999 Columbine High School massacre, and were issued “Rachel's Challenge,” a school violence abatement program based on her inspiration. The presentation was made possible through a $5,000 Educator for a Day grant from Walden University authored by school counselor Kimberly Hinson.

Middle school Spanish and English as a second language teacher Rosemary Geri has been named the Northfield Community School teacher of the year. Geri earned her M.S. in Education with a specialization in Elementary Reading and Literacy from Walden University.

Allison Behne was recently hired by the authors of "The Daily Five" to write for their Web site, thedailycafe.com. “The Daily Five” is a literacy structure developed to teach children to be independent readers and writers. Behne is currently working on her doctorate in teacher leadership at Walden University.

Mary Larscheid’s doctoral dissertation, “Educating Elementary Children in Regards to Anger: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach,” has been published by Lambert Academic Publishing. Larscheid, a school social worker for more than 15 years, is also a faculty member at Walden University.

February

As principal of North Vista Elementary School in Florence, S. C., Sharon Dixon feels responsible for the future of all 618 of her students. Dixon is finishing her dissertation for her doctorate from Walden University.

Thomas Hopkins, a 15-year veteran of the Wilson Police Department, was named chief of police. Hopkins is a Doctor of Education student at Walden University specializing in Higher Education and Adult Learning.

Tina Cloney is a Walden University Ph.D. in Public Health student and was a grand prize winner in Walden's Scholars of Change Video Contest. Preventing complications such as vision problems and neuropathy is part of her overall mission to improve the quality of life for those living with diabetes.

January

Zina Haywood, a Doctor of Education student at Walden University, was one of three women leaders who shared their stories at the Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership (WWHEL) state conference. Haywood is executive vice president and provost for academic and campus affairs at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, Wis.

Little Oak Elementary School in Slidell, La., was recently awarded a $5,000 Educator for a Day grant from Walden University. The school was nominated by counselor Kimberly Hinson, who plans to use the grant to help alleviate social pressures among adolescents.